I personally do not find name calling and repeating easily discredited campaigning talking points from either side very compelling. As an example, Gov. Romney does not have a plan for the economy, except the one he wrote (check his web site). I understand that it is from the Saul Alinsky school of politics. In my point of view it is really just another example of anti-intellectualism.

The choice in this election, at least on the economy, is really pretty simple. And James Carville is still correct about the economy. The Dems want to move the US towards European style socialism. The GOP supports free market economics. Now noting is wrong with supporting either vision.

I am hoping to see a rational discussion of the issues. I think the GOP should leave the “birther” issue alone. The Dems should back away from the class warfare rhetoric. Hey, a guy can dream, right?